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Republicans Urging Action on Stablecoin Legislation

Senate Majority Leader John Thune advocates for advancing stablecoin legislation amid rising resistance from Democrats, who previously supported it.

Crypto

Stripe Launches Stablecoin-Powered Financial Services

Stripe reveals a new service enabling businesses to manage funds using stablecoins, marking a significant step in the cryptocurrency landscape.

Legal

Senators Aim to Block Trump’s $2 Billion Stablecoin Venture with New Legislation

Senate Democrats have introduced a bill addressing potential conflicts of interest surrounding Trump’s Cryptocurrency initiative, raising ethical concerns in the political landscape.

Business

Visa Strengthens Its Commitment to Stablecoins with Investment in BVNK

Visa has made a significant investment in the stablecoin-focused startup BVNK, following the company's recent funding round.

Crypto

The Next Chapter of Dollar Evolution: Stabledollars

The emergence of USD-backed stablecoins signifies a transformative era in monetary practices, offering significant advantages and challenges.

Crypto

Senator Chris Murphy Proposes Bill Against Presidential Financial Interests in Crypto

Senator Chris Murphy's proposed legislation aims to prevent senior government officials from endorsing financial assets like cryptocurrencies, citing potential corruption linked to President Trump's crypto involvement.

Finance

U.S. Senate Advances Legislation to Regulate Stablecoins

The U.S. Senate has initiated the voting process for a significant bill aimed at establishing regulations for stablecoin issuers.

Finance

Mesh Integrates Apple Pay for Crypto Payments with Stablecoin Settlements

This new feature aims to bridge the gap in crypto payments, facilitating easier transactions for both shoppers and retailers.

Altcoins

Tether's CEO Paolo Ardoino Claims Fiat is Just a Step Away from Memecoins

In a bold statement at the TOKEN2049 event, Tether's chief executive likens fiat currencies to memecoins, suggesting they share unpredictable traits.

Crypto

Former Lawmaker McHenry Foresees Intense Summer for U.S. Crypto Regulation

Patrick McHenry, a former congressman instrumental in crypto legislation, anticipates significant regulatory activity in the summer as tensions rise between leading stablecoin operators.

Crypto

Circle Receives Regulatory Approval from Abu Dhabi as USDC Hits $62 Billion

Circle secures preliminary regulatory nod from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Authority to expand its operations in the Middle East.

Crypto

Mastercard Launches Integration for Stablecoin Payments and Introduces OKX Card

Mastercard has unveiled new capabilities to facilitate stablecoin transactions, integrating its services with crypto exchange OKX to introduce the OKX Card, enhancing digital asset payments.

Business

Stripe Launches Stablecoin Project for Global Businesses

Stripe's CEO highlights the launch of a stablecoin tool targeted at companies outside the US, UK, and EU, now available for pilot testing.

Crypto

Ripple Launches RLUSD Stablecoin on Aave's V3 Ethereum Market

Aave's users are now capable of supplying and borrowing Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the lending platform's V3 Ethereum Core market.

Finance

Bitcoin and Stablecoins Dominate Crypto Market Amid Rising BTC Values

Bitcoin's market share has surged, leading to a significant sway over cryptocurrencies as BTC's price climbs.

Adoption

Russia's Exploration of a National Stablecoin Amid Rising Adoption

The rising trend of stablecoins is set to hit a $2 trillion valuation by 2028 as Russia considers its own stablecoin amid financial sanctions.

Crypto

Ethereum: The Realization of Bitcoin's Vision

Ethereum is increasingly viewed as the global standard for on-chain transactions, positioning itself as the foundational layer for decentralized finance.

Crypto

Resolv Labs Secures $10 Million to Expand Yield-Bearing Stablecoins

Resolv Labs has successfully raised $10 million to enhance its yield-generating stablecoin protocol, indicating a growing interest in yield-bearing stablecoin solutions.